Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts
Course Description
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20500 | £21000 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £23500 | £15500 - £25000 | £19500 - £30000 |
All English Language courses of Swansea University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Language
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21217 | £21773 | £25778 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24933 | £17120 - £26315 | £20294 - £31408 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
All English Language courses of Swansea University
Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Linguistics and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
International | £15500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #30
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying English Language in the UK?
About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%